Nelson Airport, Nelson

DIY right first time #resenetip

DIY right first time #resenetip

Need to brush up your DIY skills? Check out the free MasterStroke by Resene DIY Decorating Manual for everything you need to get started.

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2264 days ago

Top of the South Film Festival Next Weekend

Peter from Stoke

We’re just one week out from the Top of the South Film Festival, next Friday and Saturday, at the Suter Theatre. It's the 4th annual celebration of the best locally produced short films from Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough. From documentaries to short narratives, there are fascinating stories… View moreWe’re just one week out from the Top of the South Film Festival, next Friday and Saturday, at the Suter Theatre. It's the 4th annual celebration of the best locally produced short films from Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough. From documentaries to short narratives, there are fascinating stories being told by local filmmakers. Just a few tickets are left for the Gold Reel screening on Saturday at 7 PM. Order them now if you want to be part of the Award Presentation that evening, with Nelson Mayor Rachel Reese handing out the trophies. Or why not enjoy all 19 of the submitted films and take in the Silver Reel screening from 5-6 PM on Saturday, then enjoy the Red Carpet before the 7 PM Gold Reel screening? And don’t forget the Friday screenings of Dragoon Anthology and Gold Reel again.

The schedule: 4 screenings over 2 days at the Suter Theatre
Friday, Sept 14:
6 PM “Dragoon Anthology”
8 PM “Gold Reel” screening - the top 13 ranked films
Saturday, Sept 15:
5 PM – “Silver Reel” – films outside the top 13 ranked films
6 – 7 PM Red Carpet (food available)
7 PM - “Gold Reel Premiere” 15 minute intermission
9 PM Award presentation
9:45 PM – After Party at The Workshop, 32c New St.

Get your tickets now at the State Cinema ticket counter, or by calling 03 548 3885 or order online at suter.statecinemas.co.nz...

For more information, checkout our Facebook page: www.facebook.com...

2264 days ago

Do you know a Budding Young Gardener?

Yates

We’re looking for young gardeners (aged 5-15 years) who love getting into the garden, whether it’s growing fruit and veggies or flowers for the butterflies and bees. A Yates Budding Young Gardener may have been gardening for a few years and know how to sow seeds, rustle up a few radishes and… View moreWe’re looking for young gardeners (aged 5-15 years) who love getting into the garden, whether it’s growing fruit and veggies or flowers for the butterflies and bees. A Yates Budding Young Gardener may have been gardening for a few years and know how to sow seeds, rustle up a few radishes and turn lemons into lemonade. Or even just starting out!

Yates Budding Young Gardener will become a Yates brand ambassador for one year AND win an amazing family trip for four, to the Gold Coast, Australia.

The five day trip will include flights, accommodation, a rental car and tickets to the Queensland Gardening Expo (if travelling in July) and a three day pass to Gold Coast theme parks - Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet ‘n’ Wild.

The competition is open to all keen gardeners aged 5-15 years. Entries close 17th September - so enter your Budding Young Gardener now!
Enter now

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2264 days ago

Here's why gardeners need a free Get Growing subscription!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bridging the hungry gap, repotting and feeding hippeastrums, sprouting begonias, getting your spuds in for Christmas and what you can plant outdoors now.

Our crop of the week is rhubarb (check out our fabulous rhubarb recipes), plus … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bridging the hungry gap, repotting and feeding hippeastrums, sprouting begonias, getting your spuds in for Christmas and what you can plant outdoors now.

Our crop of the week is rhubarb (check out our fabulous rhubarb recipes), plus make a riddle and seed tray and be in to win copies of the latest issue of NZ Gardener and prize packs from Grosafe and Burnet's. Also, don't forget to sign up to Plan Bee and get yourself some bee-friendly herb seed.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend.

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2265 days ago

Huge garage sale. 592 Main Road Stoke Sunday 9th, 8.00am to 11.00am

Cheryl from Stoke

Some of the items available-
Steel cap work boots sz8, suitcases, old exercise bike still in use, plastic drawers, tins paint, motor oil,various boxes of garage "stuff" electric drill, hand drill, Sanders, hand saws, hacksaw, plastic and clay garden pots various sizes, steam iron (with … View more
Some of the items available-
Steel cap work boots sz8, suitcases, old exercise bike still in use, plastic drawers, tins paint, motor oil,various boxes of garage "stuff" electric drill, hand drill, Sanders, hand saws, hacksaw, plastic and clay garden pots various sizes, steam iron (with resevoir), rubbish bins large black ones as well as other smaller ones,kitchen items, CD tape deck with 5 speakers the tower type, sml side table, painting gear, box electrical stuff, chairs,toilet bowl and tank, plumbing stuff, older 4 draw filing cabinet, 2 paintings, print, fishing rod and other stuff too numerous to name. Genuine garage sale as we are moving overseas. Very good bargains. Make an offer. Free stuff as well.

Negotiable

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2265 days ago

Brightwater Horticultural Society

Grace from Stoke

The Annual Spring Show is being held on September the 22 - 23 at the Brightwater Hall. We would like you to bring your WOW factor that's in your garden and enter it in the show. It could be your favourite shrub, or flower, maybe a craft that you have done also. There are classes for … View moreThe Annual Spring Show is being held on September the 22 - 23 at the Brightwater Hall. We would like you to bring your WOW factor that's in your garden and enter it in the show. It could be your favourite shrub, or flower, maybe a craft that you have done also. There are classes for Children so perhaps you have a child who would like to do a Sand saucer. Please check our website for information or our Face Book page. www.brightwaterhortsociety.co.nz...

2266 days ago

Were you affected by Wakapuaka cemetery vandalism?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Flowers, mementos, and cemetery vases from several hundred graves have been picked up and smashed in the Atawhai cemetery this week. The affected graves are cremation plots on the flat section adjacent to Atawhai Drive.

One pile of grave decorations was placed near vegetation on one side of the … View more
Flowers, mementos, and cemetery vases from several hundred graves have been picked up and smashed in the Atawhai cemetery this week. The affected graves are cremation plots on the flat section adjacent to Atawhai Drive.

One pile of grave decorations was placed near vegetation on one side of the cemetery, while another grave had items from elsewhere dumped on it.

Read the full story here.
Image: Stuff

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2266 days ago

Garage Sale

Jenny from Stoke

Shifting towns so large clean out of some good quality rimu furniture, art prints, frames, cushions, potted outdoor plants, pottery, plus other household/garden things Saturday 8th - 9.00am to 12pm 2 Caroline place Stoke

Negotiable

2269 days ago

Who is polluting our waterways and harbour?

Harry from Stoke

Fuel or oil is leaking or being dumped in Richmond and getting into the waterway that runs alongside Beach Rd. At 5.15 pm on Sunday the 2nd of September, long after it had stopped raining, you could smell it from the cycleway - that's how bad it was / is!

2266 days ago

Ticking The Boxes Senior Seminar

Kathy King from St Barnabas Church

Fashion Show at St John's Church Hall Wakefield. Finger food lunch provided. 12 noon Wednesday September 12.
All welcome

Fashion Show.pdf Download View

2267 days ago

Rate your doctor and win $3,000!

Whitecoat

Have you received some great service from your local GP? What about a dentist or optometrist? Leave a review for them on the Whitecoat website and be in to win $3,000.

Whitecoat is all about helping Kiwis make more informed decisions about their healthcare providers.
Find out more

2267 days ago

Have your say on Trade for All

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

We want to help all New Zealanders benefit from trade wherever they are. That’s why the Government is consulting New Zealanders to develop a Trade for All policy. We want to hear your views on trade policy and what matters most to you. Take our short poll, share your comments or make a submission… View moreWe want to help all New Zealanders benefit from trade wherever they are. That’s why the Government is consulting New Zealanders to develop a Trade for All policy. We want to hear your views on trade policy and what matters most to you. Take our short poll, share your comments or make a submission here.

- How can trade support sustainable economic development that takes into account the impact on our environment?
- How can trade benefit our regions and support women, Maori and small and medium enterprises to succeed globally?

Come to a public meeting or hui. You can find the details and register here.
Find more information about Trade for All and our current trade policy at www.haveyoursay.mfat.govt.nz

Have your say on Trade for All. Submissions close on 14 October 2018.
Have your say

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2268 days ago

Share your tomato-growing tips, and win a prize!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We are looking for great tomato growing tips and/or photos of your tomato harvest from last year. Do you have a piece of tomato growing wisdom to share with other New Zealand gardeners? Maybe a variety that does well for you, a way to treat or prevent diseases, or a recipe for homemade fertiliser. … View moreWe are looking for great tomato growing tips and/or photos of your tomato harvest from last year. Do you have a piece of tomato growing wisdom to share with other New Zealand gardeners? Maybe a variety that does well for you, a way to treat or prevent diseases, or a recipe for homemade fertiliser. Or do you have an amazing photo to share ... like this one from tomato enthusiast Minette Tonoli. Email us your tip (mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz) and/or share your pic in the comments... if we publish your tip or your photo we will send you a free copy of NZ Gardener magazine!

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2268 days ago

It’s biscuit time, get yours now!

Girl Guiding New Zealand

GirlGuiding NZ is bigger than a biscuit! Your purchase goes towards providing Kiwi girls and young women with hands on experiences that allow them to discover their potential, develop confidence and skills, participate in our quality educational programmes and contribute to their communities now … View moreGirlGuiding NZ is bigger than a biscuit! Your purchase goes towards providing Kiwi girls and young women with hands on experiences that allow them to discover their potential, develop confidence and skills, participate in our quality educational programmes and contribute to their communities now and in the future.

Find out where the Girl Guides will be in Nelson and Marlborough or buy online!

For more information on Guiding go to www.girlguidingnz.org.nz
Get your biscuits here!

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2273 days ago

SEWING MACHINE:

Lee from Stoke

Looking for the foot control and cord connecting my JANOME Memory Craft 7000 Sewing Machine, (lost) ...or if no luck here ... has someone a JANOME Memory Craft 7000 in good condition for sale? Or alternatively A similar machine that does a lot of stitches and in excellent order. Thankyou.

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2268 days ago

Monthly Boot Market

Richmond Church of Christ from Richmond

This Saturday monthly boot market 9-1pm
stalls just $5 more stalls needed
Great for fundraising Groups
fruit veges, plants, 2nd Hand items, house hold items, ,Hot Sausages, Produce, kitchen items, china, lots bargins
as members of community spring clean.
Richmond Church of Christ
Cnr … View more
This Saturday monthly boot market 9-1pm
stalls just $5 more stalls needed
Great for fundraising Groups
fruit veges, plants, 2nd Hand items, house hold items, ,Hot Sausages, Produce, kitchen items, china, lots bargins
as members of community spring clean.
Richmond Church of Christ
Cnr Croucher and Darcy Streets Richmond

Negotiable

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